One Skillet Creamy Chicken Orzo Pasta Dinner
Description
This one skillet meal is ready in about 20 minutes with just a few ingredients. It's a healthy dish that's also delicious.
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
14.5 oz. Mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. milk
1 c. uncooked orzo pasta
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
2 t. parsley
2 c. shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken is great)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 T. lemon juice or freshly squeezed juice from half lemon
Directions
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Heat 1 T. olive oil in a non-stick skillet;saute Mirepoix for 2-3 minutes until celery, carrots, and onions become translucent. Add garlic; stir until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and orzo to the skillet; stir in salt, pepper, and parsley. Bring to a low boil; turn heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid. Add the shredded chicken; cook for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan cheese; stir.
Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
3-4 servings.